Kent · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Chilham, Kent
Buildings in Chilham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers textured coating testing and removal.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal for Chilham
Artex removal near Chilham
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Chilham. Common materials are coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are coatings in the way of electrical work and ceilings before plastering.
Rural homes near Chilham have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Chilham (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Chilham
Do you cover small places like Chilham?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Chilham from London?
Chilham is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How we price Artex removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- An idea of size
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Options to consider in Chilham
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Artex removal around Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chilham is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. Chilham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Chilham should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Chilham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Chilham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in CT4, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Chilham, we cover Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (under half a mile west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chilham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site